They call it the "Parthenon of the Peloponnese." The columned temple of Apollo Epicurius is as beautiful as the Parthenon in Athens, as it rises within the sanctuary of Bassae in the mountains of ...
Population of ancient Greece, Men weighing merchandise, side B of an Attic black-figure amphora. Credit: Marie-Lan Nguyen Wikimedia Commons CC BY 2.5 Estimating the population of ancient Greece is a ...
The Greeks pretty much invented the theatre. Thousands of people packed the hillside arena of ancient Athens to watch plays by famous writers like Sophocles, Euripides and Aeschylus. The Greeks ...
Cute taverns in Paros, Greece Paros is one of the best Greek islands for couples If you’re looking for something a bit more relaxed, head for the beautiful traditional villages of Lefkes and Marpissa, ...
Six catchy songs to learn exploring the civilisation and stories of Ancient Greece. See the Teacher Notes for curriculum-based activities based on the songs. Exploring Ancient Greek gods and ...
This archaeological site, which was first claimed by the Dorians (ancient Greeks) in the 9th century B.C., is home to ruins from the Hellenistic (Greek empire built by Alexander the Great), Roman ...
This week’s Gustie of the Week is Professor and Chair in Classical Studies and Professor in Peace Studies and Comparative Literature, Seán Easton. Easton first became interested in classical studies ...
We have encountered a fascinating social media map that illustrates the Greek world through archaeological discoveries. This map, created by a user on Google Maps, spans the Iberian Peninsula to India ...
Many Greek names have deep etymological roots and convey lovely meanings. For occasion, Sophia, Agatha, Annis, and Xenia, are names with Greek roots and fantastic meanings. It includes philosophers ...